Art & Photography

Welcome to the Art Department

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Art and Design

In art, craft and design, pupils explore visual, tactile and other sensory experiences to communicate ideas and meanings. They work with traditional and new media, developing confidence, competence, imagination and creativity.

They learn to appreciate and value images and artifacts across times and cultures, and to understand the contexts in which they were made. In art, craft and design, pupils reflect critically on their own and other people’s work, judging quality, value and meaning. They learn to think and act as artists, craftspeople and designers, working creatively and intelligently.

They develop an appreciation of art, craft and design, and its role in the creative and cultural industries that enrich their lives.

Here is a mini virtual Art Exhibition from some of our KS4 & KS3 pupils during 2020.

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Mrs Wood

Teacher of Art, Design and Photography

I love anything art, craft and design related! I am a teacher and a mum of three. I have a 7 year old son and 5 year old twin girls. I am Scottish, originally from Dumfries and Galloway but have lived in the Fylde area for the last 8 years. I have worked in lots of different educational settings but this is the first all-girls school…and I have to say it has been a delight so far. I look forward to settling in and getting to know the staff and students.

Mrs Gerrard

Teacher of Art

I have been teaching Art and Design since 1998, both abroad and in the UK – most recently at a Blackpool School. I have also spent time producing and selling my own artwork and designs and taking Commissions. I am inspired by many Artist’s and particularly love mixed-media techniques, combining found materials and vintage fabrics. I am excited to start my new adventure at PGHS CAT Faculty due to the excellent reputation and impressive facilities, working with some very talented students!